This article develops a new framework for analysing digital media use and access by drawing on the concepts of ‘rhythm’ and ‘wayfaring.’ It unravels how young people with physical disabilities move in and between digital media devices, online sites and activities in an embodied and rhythmic way that happens at a fast or slow pace. The framework is used to analyse the video diaries of three male secondary school students with physical disabilities on their use of digital media at home. We propose methodological advances in studying digital media use as dynamic movement and provide alternative insights on digital inequalities.
History
School
Social Sciences
Department
Communication, Media, Social and Policy Studies
Published in
Mobilities
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
397-410
Citation
KAUR, H., SAUKKO, P. and LUMSDEN, K., 2017. Rhythms of moving in and between digital media: A study on video diaries of young people with physical disabilities. Mobilities, 13(3), pp. 397-410.
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Acceptance date
2017-07-04
Publication date
2017-08-07
Copyright date
2018
Notes
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Mobilities on 07 Aug 2017, available online: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2017.1355349